COUNSELLING AND

PREVENTION OF
Child Abuse

Dr. Dheeraj Mehrotra

(Author & National Awardee)

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Child Abuse Myths &

Facts

Child Abuse Myths &

Facts
Myths
Child abuse is rare

It is an abuse only if it is
violent

Children grow out of

bad experiences in
childhood

Facts
More than 3/4th of the
children will experience
assault before the age of
18
It includes emotional
abuse which has an impact
on a childs mental health
Adults are deeply affected
by abuse and neglect in
childhood

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Definition
of Child
Abuse
It is the physical,
emotional and
sexual abuse of
children .
It can take place
anywhere in the
organizations,
schools,
communities or even
in a childs home.

Facts
India has largest number of children (375 million) in
the world, nearly 40% of its population.
Every 2 out of 3 children are victims of child abuse
New Delhi, the nations capital has an abuse rate of
over 83%.
Boys face more abuse than girls.
More than 70% of cases go un-reported and
unshared even with parents/family.
89% of the crimes are perpetrated by family
members.

Neglect
is
. when parents or others
looking after children do
not provide them with
proper food, shelter,
warmth, clothing, care,
protection.
When the child is not
provided the requisite
attention to fulfill his
emotional, psychological
and physical needs which
are essential for
development.

Physical Abuse
. is deliberate
application of force to
any part of a childs
body which may result
in a non accidental
injury.
Burns, welts, fractures,
bruises, severe
beatings are all forms
of physical abuse.

Emotional Abuse
. involves acts that
cause or could cause
serious behavioral,
cognitive, emotional, or
mental disorders.
Demeaning remarks,
unrealistic expectations,
perceived or actual
threats of harm, illegal
behavior taught to the
child are some of the
forms of emotional abuse
.

Sexual Abuse
. forcing a child to
engage in or witness
sexual activities.
Involvement or exposure
to prostitution,
pornography, contact for
sexual purposes such as
fondling are some of the
forms of sexual abuse .

Characteristics of Emotionally
Abused Children
Depression
Stress
Apathy
Lack of Conversation
Eating Disorders

Characteristics of Physically
Abused Children
Bite marks
Burns, bruises, cuts
Anti social behavior
Problems in school
Fear of adults

Characteristics of Sexually
Abused Children
Nightmares and bed wetting
Drastic changes in appetite
Fear of a particular person or
family member
Over compliance or excessive
aggression

Alarming !

Characteristics of Neglected
Children
Dirty or un - bathed
Extreme hunger
Unsuitable clothing
Apparent lack of supervision

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Here are some actions you can take to help children and
their parents:
Be a good example.
Be a friend to a parent.
Reach out to neighbors or relatives with children.
Praise and encourage the children you know.
Take action...don't wait for someone else to do it!
Organize safety systems for your neighborhood.
Volunteer.
Start a resource room.
Be a mentor.
Learn more about child abuse and child abuse prevention.
Teach others.
Become a foster parent.
Learn to recognize the signs of abuse.

I believe teaching parenting is

where a school leader must look for
innovative ways of reaching out to
parents. If they dont come to
learn, send the learning to them.

The important question here is not

what issues we need to address by
how to address them, considering
very few parents are interested in
learning PARENTING.

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